AMP1-16-M 1RU, 16-Channel, 3G/HD/SD-SDI Audio Monitor User Guide (Software Release: 4.0x) Part Number 821189, Revision L 821189: A M P1 -1 6 -M U s e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 4 Wo h l e r Te c h no lo g i e s , I n c . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r ved .
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction ...................................................................1 Overview..................................................................1 Topics ......................................................................1 Safety ...........................................................................2 Instructions ..............................................................
Chapter 3. AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Introduction..................................................................17 Overview ................................................................17 Topics ....................................................................17 Running the AMP1-16-M Manager ....................................18 The SDI Setup Tabs .......................................................
Technical Functional Overview ......................................... 45 Appendix A. Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Introduction ................................................................. 47 Overview................................................................ 47 Topics .................................................................... 47 Requirements ............................................................... 48 Downloading the File .........
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C ha p te r 1 Quick Start I n tr od uc ti on CHAPTER 1 Quick Start Introduction Overview The AMP1-16-M is a 1RU, 16-channel, 3G/HD/SD-SDI audio monitor. This unit comes with two 2.4” graphics screens that work together to display 16 channels of audio level metering. You can both visibly and audibly monitor any de-embedded channel pair or pairs of the selected 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signal. The AMP1-16-M is small, low-cost, and simple to operate.
Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Sa f et y Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: 1. Read, keep, and follow all of these instructions; heed all warnings. 2. Do not use this equipment near water. 3. Use only a dry cloth to clean the equipment. 4. Do not block any ventilation openings. 5. Do not install near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, amplifier, or stove. 6. Do not attempt to plug the unit into a two-blade outlet (with only two prongs of equal width).
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Sa fe ty Safety Symbols WARNING: The symbol to the left warns of electric shock hazard inside the unit. Disconnect the power cord before removing access panels when installing upgrades. Only qualified service personnel are to operate the equipment with covers removed, and are to exercise caution to avoid personal injury.
Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Co m p l i a nc e materials between adjacent vibrating surfaces, or tying up loose cables, etc., may be required to stop vibrations external to the unit. Mechanical Bracing The 1RU chassis is securely attached to the front panel. In addition, the chassis has mounting tabs through which you attach it to the rack rail. This feature will reduce or eliminate rear bracing requirements in many mobile/portable applications.
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Fr o nt P a ne l frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. IC-ECES-003 This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Ch a p te r 1 Q ui ck S ta r t Fr o nt P a ne l analog outputs. This control can be set so that it only controls the Left Volume. • Power Indicator: This tri-color LED indicates power and basic status information. See Table 1–1 below. Table 1–1 Power Color/Indication Descriptions LED Color Green Description The AMP1-16-M is functioning normally. When the LED flashes green or yellow followed by a series of red flashes, each flash sequence indicates an error code.
C ha p te r 1 Quick Start Re a r P a ne l Rear Panel Figure 1–2 Rear Panel Layout Selected SDI Power 3G/HD/SD-SDI 1 and 2 (Inputs and Outputs) Ethernet Analog Audio Outputs (Left & Right) • Power: The AMP1-16-M uses a standard IEC power cord for the 100 to 240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz power connection. • 3G/HD/SD-SDI Inputs: These two BNC connectors accept the 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signals. • 3G/HD/SD-SDI Outputs: These BNC connectors output regenerated replicas of the two 3G/HD/SD-SDI input signals.
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C ha p te r 2 Operation I n tr od uc ti on CHAPTER 2 Operation Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to operate the AMP1-16-M. Topics Topics Main Screen Page 10 Trim Screen 12 USB Port Functionality 14 821189: A M P1 -1 6 -M U s e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 4 Wo h l e r Te c h no lo g i e s , I n c . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r ved .
Ch a p te r 2 O pe ra t i on M a i n S cr ee n Main Screen After powering up the AMP1-16-M and connecting an SDI input, you should see the Main Screen, which will be similar to the one shown in Figure 2–1 below.
C ha p te r 2 Operation M a i n Scr e en Table 2–1 Attribute Channel Icon Descriptions (Continued) Symbol 1 Icon Color 7 9 • Level Meters: Description Light Blue Triangle or Square Dark Blue Triangle or Square Downward Pointing Red Triangle Meaning Channel is selected by the Channel Pair Select buttons and can be heard Channel is not selected by the Channel Pair Select buttons and cannot be heard Channel contains a bitstream instead of audio and cannot be heard All of the channels are metered.
Ch a p te r 2 O pe ra t i on T r im Sc re e n To select the channels that go to each speaker, either connect a PC to the Ethernet port or open the self-contained menu system. To enter or exit the menu system, hold the Trim button for three seconds or more. In the menus, whether internal or in the AMP1-16-M PC setup program, you can set many other operating characteristics of the AMP1-16-M to your exact needs. Refer to Chapter 3 on page 17.
C ha p te r 2 Operation T ri m Scr e en You can adjust a channel pair by pressing one of the eight Channel Select buttons to highlight the icons at the top of the meters and then turning the Trim knob to increase or decrease the gain. If the gain is decreased below -40 dB, the channel is muted and an M is shown in a red square. Multiple channel pairs can be adjusted simultaneously by first selecting each one and then turning the Trim knob to adjust.
Ch a p te r 2 O pe ra t i on U SB Po rt Fu nc ti on a l i ty USB Port Functionality You can copy configuration files to and from your unit by using a flash drive connected to the USB port. You can also use a flash drive to update the software in the AMP1-16-M. Refer to Appendix D on page 63 for instructions. Configurations may also be created in the PC GUI, and transferred to a USB flash drive which can then be inserted into the unit. Appendix D on page 63.
C ha p te r 2 Operation U S B P or t F un cti o na l i ty Copying a Configuration From the AMP1-16-M 1. To load a configuration file to the AMP1-16-M from your flash drive, press Get. The Get a setup from the Flash Drive screen will display as shown in Figure 2–6 below. Figure 2–6 Get a Setup From the Flash Drive Screen Get a setup from the Flash Drive File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 2.
Ch a p te r 2 O pe ra t i on U SB Po rt Fu nc ti on a l i ty Figure 2–7 Save to Flash Drive Screen Save to Flash Drive File 1 Studio 5 File 2 File 3 File 5 Select the Flash Drive file number 1 to 7 in which to save the current configuration of this AMP 1-16 -M File 4 File 6 File 7 To exit without saving , press Cancel . Cancel 2. Press the file number (File 1 through File 7) of the file you want to copy from your flash drive.
C ha p te r 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager I n tr od uc ti on CHAPTER 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to use the AMP1-16-M Manager to the configure the AMP1-16-M. I m po r ta nt: If you have not yet installed the AMP1-16-M Manager setup software into your PC and connected it to the AMP1-16-M, you must complete all the steps in Appendix A on page 47 before continuing.
Ch a p te r 3 A M P1 -16 -M G r a p hi ca l U s er I nt er fa c e ( G U I) M a n a ge r Ru n ni n g th e A M P1 -16 -M M a na g er Running the AMP1-16-M Manager The AMP1-16-M Manager allows you to customize the monitor’s configuration to perfectly suit your needs. Note: When a unit is selected in the Manager's Units Responding window, a user at the front panel will be prevented from using the USB port. These lockouts will remain in effect until the Disconnect From Remote Unit button is pressed.
C ha p te r 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager T he O pt i on s T a b comprised of the top and bottom field, and each field allows up to seven characters. 4. Channel Pair Phase Indicators: For each channel pair, click the button to toggle the phase indication on or off. 5. Trim Gain/Loss: Click the up or down arrows beside each Trim/Gain Loss value to either increase or decrease the gain or loss. 6.
Ch a p te r 3 A M P1 -16 -M G r a p hi ca l U s er I nt er fa c e ( G U I) M a n a ge r T h e O p ti on s T a b you can click the Meter Scale Default button to return to the default for that scale. The scale itself won't change. 3. Also in the Level Meters area, click the up or down arrows to select the levels at which the colors between the top and middle segments and the middle and lower segments. 4. Click the up or down arrows to select the colors for each of the level meter segments. 5.
C ha p te r 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager T he O pt i on s T a b 8. For the Delay, click either No Delay, or click the up or down arrows to either increase or decrease the amount of audio delay time. 9. In the Speakers/Headphones area, click either Not Trim Controlled to eliminate trim control altogether, Always Trim Controlled to enable trim control in both the Trim Screen and the Monitoring Screen, or Only When in Trim Screen to enable trim control only in the Trim Screen. 10.
Ch a p te r 3 A M P1 -16 -M G r a p hi ca l U s er I nt er fa c e ( G U I) M a n a ge r T h e E t he r ne t T a b 13. Audio Pair Select and Mono Channel Select: These two options control the method of channel selection on the main screen of the unit. • Mono Channel Select – When set to Disable, both channels of a pair are quickly selected and deselected by repeated presses of a Channel Pair Select button.
C ha p te r 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager T h e E th er n et T a b The Ethernet tab allows you to transmit configurations and perform a variety of other tasks over a network. Note: For a complete description of the functions in the Units Responding area refer to Appendix A on page 47.
Ch a p te r 3 A M P1 -16 -M G r a p hi ca l U s er I nt er fa c e ( G U I) M a n a ge r T h e U SB T a b To perform any of the following functions, you must have an AMP1-16-M selected in the Units Responding box. Note: The button descriptions below are not listed in the order that they appear on the Ethernet tab. Instead, they are listed in the most likely order that you would use them.
C ha p te r 3 AMP1-16-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) Manager The USB Tab Figure 3–4 AMP1-16-M Manager USB Screen • Flash Drive Files: This pane displays a list that shows the seven possible files in the \Wohler folder of the flash drive. If no \Wohler folder exists, the system will immediately create it when the flash drive is first connected. Clicking on any one of the files (or the empty file positions) selects it for other operations.
Ch a p te r 3 A M P1 -16 -M G r a p hi ca l U s er I nt er fa c e ( G U I) M a n a ge r T h e U SB T a b hard drive. When the Save As dialog appears, browse to the folder where you wish to save the file, and then click Save. Note: This button has the exact same functionality as the Save button on the Ethernet tab. It is repeated here for your convenience. • PC Setup Files—Open: In the FPC Setup Files area, click Open to open a file from the PC’s hard drive.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System I n tr od uc ti on CHAPTER 4 Internal Menu System Introduction Overview This chapter provides an in-depth description of all the features, specifications, and menus and all their respective options and functions. Note that the menus are listed alphabetically for easy reference. I m po r ta nt : The AMP1-16-M local menus cannot be used at the same time that the PC setup software is connected.
Ch a p te r 4 I n te r na l M e nu Sy s te m M e nu N a vi ga t i on O v er vi e w Menu Navigation Overview You can launch the menu system by pressing and holding the Trim button for three seconds. Within any menu, holding the Trim button for three seconds exits the menu system. Navigate the menu tree with the Back and Next button at the bottom of each screen.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System A u d io M e nu • Back: Pressing this button closes this menu and opens the previous menu, one step up the menu tree. • Next: Pressing this button closes this menu and opens the next menu, one step down the menu tree. Audio Menu This menu allows adjustment of various audio related settings. Buttons 1, 2, and 3 together form a Speaker Mute selector. The default Speaker Mute is Mute with Headphone. Buttons 5 and 6 together form an Analog Output selector.
Ch a p te r 4 I n te r na l M e nu Sy s te m T r im M e nu • Fixed: Pressing this button fixes the line level of the analog outputs as they are in the SDI signal, where -20 dBFS = +4 dBu (± 1 dB). This is the default setting. • Volume/Balance: Pressing this button enables the Volume and Balance controls to affect the analog outputs. This setting can be convenient to use when monitoring is always done through the analog outputs with external amplifiers and speakers.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System C h a nn el A s s ig n m e nt M en u 2. Trim Mode: Pressing this button puts the product in Trim mode and automatically selects Enabled for the Enabled/Disabled button. The Trim Screen can be accessed when the Trim control is pressed but any Trim adjustments only affect the speaker and headphone volume when the Trim Screen is showing. 3. Dual Mode: Pressing this button puts the product in Dual mode and automatically selects Enabled for the Enabled/Disabled button.
Ch a p te r 4 I n te r na l M e nu Sy s te m O p ti on s M e nu • Channel goes to Left Output only: Pressing this button sets the selected channel to go to the left speaker and to the left analog output. • Channel goes to Right Output only: Pressing this button sets the selected channel to go to the right speaker and to the right analog output.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System O p ti o ns M e nu timeout period elapses without any front panel control activity, the screens will dim further. Operating any button or control will instantly brighten the screens. • Audio Muting & Delay: Pressing this button selects the NonAudio, PA Header, and Delay adjustment. Rotating the Trim knob changes the selected adjustment within its range. The NonAudio and PA Header detection can be either enabled or disabled.
Ch a p te r 4 I n te r na l M e nu Sy s te m M e te r T y pe a n d Re fe r en ce M e nu turn the selected phase indicator On or Off. When set to On, an out of phase condition for the associated pair will be displayed on the Main Screen and when set to Off, out of phase conditions for the associated pair will not be displayed on the Main Screen. By default all phase indicators are enabled. • Volume/Balance: Pressing this button causes the front panel knobs to function as Volume and Balance controls.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System M e te r T y pe a nd Re fe r en ce M e nu Table 4–1 Scale Extd VU BBC (EBU) Nordic DIN Meter Limits and References (Continued) Default Color Bounds Lower Upper -10 dBr 0 dBr Bottom Limit Top Limit Default Reference -56 dBr +16.0 dBr -20 dBFS = 0 dBr -13.25 dBr +13.0 dBr -18 dBFS = 0 dBr 0 dBr -44 dBr -53 dBr +12.5 dBr +5.
Ch a p te r 4 I n te r na l M e nu Sy s te m M e te r T y pe a n d Re fe r en ce M e nu o First press selects both channels for listening. o Second press leaves only channel 3 selected. o Third press leaves only channel 4 selected. o Fourth press leaves both channels 3 and 4 deselected. • 821189: 36 Audio Pair Select – When set to Single, only one pair may be selected at any given time. Selecting any given pair will first deselect any other pairs.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System M e te r S eg m e n t M e nu Meter Segment Menu On the Meter Segment Menu, you can customize your level meter segments thresholds and colors. Figure 4–7 Meter Segment Menu Meter Segment Menu Upper Segment -20 dBFS Middle Segment -30 dBFS 0 -10 23 Upper Color 19 Middle Color 13 Lower Color -20 Set Default -30 Press a Segment or Color button and then turn the Trim control to adjust.
Ch a p te r 4 I n te r na l M e nu Sy s te m V er s i on a nd E th er n et M e nu Version and Ethernet Menu This menu displays software and hardware versions, as well as Ethernet settings. By default, the DHCP setting is enabled and the IP Address and IP Mask settings are shown as 0.0.0.0. This means it will automatically attempt to get the needed IP Address and IP Mask settings from the network.
C h a pte r 4 Internal Menu System V e rs i on a nd E th e rn e t M e nu I m po r ta nt: If the IP information has been changed, the unit will have to restart. A warning diamond will display, and you will need to confirm or cancel before proceeding. If the information in the IP fields is not correct, the changes made in the IP fields will be ignored. The IP address is valid if the screen reads “DHCP Mode Enabled” or “Static IP Mode Enabled.
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C ha p te r 5 Features and Specifications I n tr od uc ti on CHAPTER 5 Features and Specifications Introduction Overview This chapter lists the features and specifications of the features and options of each local, internal menu. Topics Topics Introduction Page 41 Features 42 Specifications 43 Technical Functional Overview 45 821189: A M P1 -1 6 -M U s e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 4 Wo h l e r Te c h no lo g i e s , I n c . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r ved .
Ch a p te r 5 F e a tur e s a n d S pe ci f ic a ti on s Fe a tu r es Features • Totally digital system architecture with high fidelity Class D amp • Stereo or mono monitoring • Volume and Balance controls can optionally become Left Volume and Right Volume controls.
C ha p te r 5 Features and Specifications Co m p l ia n ce Compliance All components comply with UL, CE, and RoHs specifications. The AMP1-16-M also meets FCC Part 15 compliance. Specifications Table 5–1 Specifications Specification Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Space Required Supplied Accessories Display Type Number of Displays Screen Size Screen Resolution Inputs Outputs Level Meters Values/Domains 100 V to 240 V AC ± 10%, 50/60Hz 60 Watts 1.75” x 19” x 4.
Ch a p te r 5 F e a tur e s a n d S pe ci f ic a ti on s A ud i o F or m a t s Table 5–1 Specifications (Continued) Specification Values/Domains Selectable: • Meter thresholds, Level Meter Characteristics • Reference, • Segment Colors, and Peak Acoustic Output Power Output RMS Frequency Response Analog Output Reference Level Analog Output Frequency Response Analog Output Distortion Analog Output Dynamic Range SDI Input Termination Hum and Noise Electrical Distortion • Ballistics 90dB SPL (@ 2 feet)
C ha p te r 5 Features and Specifications T e ch ni c a l F un ct io n a l O v er v ie w Table 5–2 Audio Formats Standard Format Rate 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60 29.97 30 25 29.97 30 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 23.98 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60 720p 1035i HD 1080i 1080sf 1080p 3G 1080p Technical Functional Overview Figure 5–1 on page 46 illustrates the overall functionality of the AMP1-16-M monitor.
Ch a p te r 5 F e a tur e s a n d S pe ci f ic a ti on s T e chn i ca l Fu n cti o na l O ve r vi e w Figure 5–1 821189: 46 AMP1-16-M Block Diagram A M P1 -1 6 -M U s e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 4 Wo h l e r Te c h n o l o g i e s , In c . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r ve d .
A pp e nd i x A Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN I n tr od uc ti on APPENDIX A Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to connect your PC to your AMP1-16-M through a local area network (LAN) and to configure the monitor using the graphical user interface (GUI) on a PC. Alternatively, you may connect your unit to your computer directly with a single Ethernet cable. See Appendix B for instructions regarding this method.
A pp en d ix A C on n ec ti ng th e A M P 1- 16 -M to a LA N Re qu i r em en ts Requirements • You must have a PC or laptop that: • Is running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7, • Is connected to a LAN, and • Has access to the Internet.
A pp e nd i x A Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN I ns ta l l i ng th e A M P 1- 16 -M M a n a g er 3. 4. Once you have successfully logged into the Wohler web site, click Products from the home page menu bar and go through the submenus to locate AMP1-16-M. A. Click on AMP1-16-M. B. When the AMP1-16-M web page displays, click on the Downloads tab in the middle of the page. Download the AMP1-16-M configuration Manager. A. Click on the AMP1-16-M Update Package folder to begin the download. B.
A pp en d ix A C on n ec ti ng th e A M P 1- 16 -M to a LA N La u n ch in g the A M P 1-1 6 -M M a n a ge r Launching the AMP1-16-M Manager 1. Launch the AMP1-16-M Manager from the Desktop. When the AMP1-16-M Manager appears, it will display the SDI 1 Setup tab by default. Figure A–1 2. Click the Ethernet tab. Figure A–2 821189: 50 AMP1-16-M Manager SDI 1 Setup Tab AMP1-16-M Manager Ethernet Tab A M P1 -1 6 -M U s e r G u i d e © 2 0 1 4 Wo h l e r Te c h n o l o g i e s , In c .
A pp e nd i x A Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN A d di n g Y ou r A M P1 -1 6-M to Y o ur N et wo r k Adding Your AMP1-16-M to Your Network Note: By default, the unit ships with DHCP addressing enabled. If you wish to use DHCP mode, you may skip this section if your unit appears in the Units Responding window. Otherwise, you may configure the IP information using the Version and Ethernet menu inside the unit, or follow the instructions below.
A pp en d ix A C on n ec ti ng th e A M P 1- 16 -M to a LA N A dd i ng Yo u r A M P 1- 16 -M to Y ou r N e tw o rk 5. Important: When the Enter AMP1-16-M IP Address dialog displays, do the following: A. Click the Use DHCP check box (if needed) to select DHCP B. Do NOT check Direct Connect if connecting to the unit through a LAN. If you wish to connect to the unit directly, see Appendix B on page 55. If your network uses DHCP, then skip Steps C and D and continue on to Step E below. C.
A pp e nd i x A Connecting the AMP1-16-M to a LAN A d di n g Y ou r A M P1 -1 6-M to Y o ur N et wo r k Figure A–4 Locate IP Address Dialog Enter AMP1-16-M IP Address IP Address 192.168.7.610 IP Mask 255.255.255.0 Find Important: Cancel A. Enter the IP Address of the AMP1-16-M that you’re trying to locate on the network. B. Enter the IP Mask. C. Click Find. If the Find Button is grayed, it means the IP information is not correct.
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A pp e nd i x B Using a Direct Connection I n tr od uc ti on APPENDIX B Using a Direct Connection Introduction Overview A direct connection should only be used when a LAN (local area network) is not available. A direct connection to any unit can be difficult if you're not familiar with setting static IP addresses. Fortunately, this unit has a DHCP server embedded in it, which will make a direct connection much easier.
A pp en d ix B U s in g a D i re ct C o nn ec ti on U si n g a D ir e ct C on n ec ti on Using a Direct Connection 1. Disconnect the Computer from any LAN. 2. Disconnect the UNIT from any LAN. 3. Connect the unit to the host computer through either a standard network "patch" cable or "crossover" cable. The unit will recognize which is being used automatically. 4. Turn the unit on, and set the unit for direct mode and DHCP. This can be done in the Version and Ethernet Menu, Connect: Direct.
A pp e nd i x B Using a Direct Connection U s in g a D ir e ct C on n ec ti on Figure B–1 AMP1-16-M Manager 10. Once the unit appears, select it and complete any desired operations as described elsewhere in this manual. If the unit fails to appear after a few minutes, double check your connections and the instructions above about disabling unused Ethernet ports. 11.
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A pp en d ix C Upgrading the AMP1-16M using Ethernet I n tr od uc ti on APPENDIX C Upgrading the AMP1-16M using Ethernet Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to download software upgrades to your PC and then transfer and install them to your AMP1-16-M. I m po r ta nt: If you have not yet installed the AMP1-16-M Manager setup software into your PC you must do that first. Please see the download and installation instructions in Appendix A before continuing.
A pp en d ix C U pg r a di n g th e A M P1 -16 M u si n g E the r ne t Ch e ck i n g f or U pd a te s Checking for Updates Before establishing the connection to the AMP1-16-M, you should check to see if any software updates are currently available. 1. Launch the AMP1-16-M Manager from your PC’s desktop. 2. Click the Ethernet tab. Figure C–1 3. If directed by Wohler Technical Support to check the Update All radio button in the File Update Options box, please do so here.
A pp en d ix C Upgrading the AMP1-16M using Ethernet C h ec k i ng fo r U p da t es Figure C–2 No New Files Dialog B. In the event the system discovers updates to the AMP1-16-M firmware stored on your hard drive, the system will display the dialog shown in Figure C-3 below. C. The Manager GUI may also display a message that the manager itself needs to be updated. In this case, you must uninstall the current manager, download the latest manager, and install it on your PC Figure C–3 .
A pp en d ix C U pg r a di n g th e A M P1 -16 M u si n g E the r ne t U pg r a di n g th e A M P1 -16 -M In any case, click OK. Note: The firmware stored on the computer is now up-to-date. However, even if no updates were needed to the computer files, the unit may still need to be updated. Please continue on to Upgrading the AMP1-16-M instructions below. Upgrading the AMP1-16-M Figure C–5 1. To update the AMP1-16-M of your choice, click the one you want to update from the Units Responding area. 2.
A p pe n di x D Upgrading the AMP1-16-M Using a USB Flash Drive I n tr od uc ti on APPENDIX D Upgrading the AMP1-16-M Using a USB Flash Drive Introduction Overview This chapter describes how to download software upgrades to your PC using a USB Flash Drive. I m po r ta nt: If you have not already done so, place a software update onto the flash drive using the instructions in Programming Files on page 26. USB software updates can be only performed if the unit has firmware version 4.00 or later.
A pp en d ix D U pg ra d i ng th e A M P 1- 16 -M U s i ng a U SB Fl a s h D ri v e U pg r a di n g th e S of tw a r e U s i ng a U S B Fl a s h Dr i ve Upgrading the Software Using a USB Flash Drive 1. 1. Insert the USB flash drive into the unit. 2. 2. If the USB flash drive has firmware files on it, the green Update Menu button will appear on the right screen. If the firmware files are missing, this button will not appear. See Figure D-1 below.
A p pe n di x D Upgrading the AMP1-16-M Using a USB Flash Drive U pg ra d i ng th e S of tw a r e U s i ng a U S B F l a sh Dr i ve 5. If you wish, you may use the View Versions button to display the current versions in the unit against those on the flash drive, as shown in the next figure. Figure D–3 Software Update Versions Screen Software Update Versions Update Versions Application Ver : Bootloader Ver : Audio FPGA Ver : Graphics FPGA Ver : Current Versions : 04.00 04.00 04.00 04.
A pp en d ix D U pg ra d i ng th e A M P 1- 16 -M U s i ng a U SB Fl a s h D ri v e U pg r a di n g th e S of tw a r e U s i ng a U S B Fl a s h Dr i ve AMP1-16-M. The next screen to appear will describe what to expect in the installation process B.
A p pe n di x D Upgrading the AMP1-16-M Using a USB Flash Drive U pg ra d i ng th e S of tw a r e U s i ng a U S B F l a sh Dr i ve Figure D–6 Flash Drive Software Update Complete Screen Update Completed Update Completed The software update has completed . You may now remove the USB device , press dismiss, and continue normal operation of the unit . The software update has completed . You may now remove the USB device , press dismiss, and continue normal operation of the unit .
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